Thought I fell off, huh? It's been a busy busy week in paradise. I am also stuck typing my posts on my phone unless I bring my work laptop home, and since I was off for THREE days the laptop was nowhere near me! (Maybe I should stop being cheap and by myself a laptop with all this moolah I'm saving!) But I didn't want to go another day without a post, because I don't want to forget any amazing stories or new ideas I've come across. So here I am, wearing out my thumbs, clicking away on my phone.
Rest assured that I have not fallen nor faltered in any way. My resolve is still strong and I feel that the biggest struggle is behind me. I will say that having a visitor in town has provided the most temptation. Three days off, a boat day, relaxing poolside, happy hour after our jet-ski tour, and nice dinners with even better wine lists, all with a wonderful friend whom I barely ever get to spend time with. I don't know about you, but those are all sound like pretty fabulous drinking excuses to me. However I can say with 100% confidence that I have enjoyed her visit to the fullest and much more than I ever could have before I stopped drinking. We have packed a LOT into the past few days! We even took Zumba together and walked a ton - talk about a healthy visit!
Island Ting Trip this Tuesday - the water was like glass!
On the friendship topic comes another epiphany I've had recently. I have realized I am a much better friend now because I have the time and energy to be "present". In the past few weeks I've spoken to, skyped or texted at length with three of my college roommates that I miss SO dearly, not to mention countless other friends. I hope I was never a bad friend, I just wasn't always good at keeping in touch when life happened (Thanks Sara!). I've been so incredibly lucky to have many amazing friends from home, college and now Key West. It is so heartwarming to hear about the journeys they are all embarking on, the love they are experiencing and the successes they are enjoying. The meditations continuously speak to being present and opening yourself to love - and I am really reaping the benefits of it!
After a wonderful seafood feast at Half Shell
A million more things to say, but the Olympics are distracting me, so I'll keep it short. It will not be another 8 days before I post again! Don't miss the moon tonight - its gorgeous.
Paddle boarding at Man Key (note: I did not post pictures of me struggling to stand up/falling off at first)
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